Manager, Business Continuity Management

Prudential Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial solutions provider in Asia seeks a Business Continuity Manager in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves leading BCM initiatives, optimizing risk management systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in BCM, exceptional leadership skills, and a strong analytical mindset, contributing to the organization's resilience and strategic objectives.

Benefits

Medical

Loans

Dental

Sports (e.g. Gym)

Vision

Festive Eve Leave (2 Days)

On-Boarding Welcome

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Business Continuity Management.
• Sound knowledge of BCM principles and methodologies.
• Good command of English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of BCM initiatives and ensure timely execution of BC processes.
• Coordinate Incident Management activities among functional teams.
• Develop and maintain Risk and Business Continuity Management tools and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Presentation

Report Writing

Education

Graduate degree in Risk Management, Accounting, Finance or related disciplines

Job description

To lead the implementation of BCM initiatives and to ensure the BC processes are executed in a timely manner in accordance to mandatory Regulatory, Group and Regional BC requirements.

To lead and coordinate Incident Management activities among functional teams in the Incident Management Team (Senior Management, CMST, recovery team members, externa parties).

Work with stakeholders to continually identify opportunities to build, enhance and further optimise the existing risk and business continuity management system in supporting the overall company’s strategies.

Support the CRO to continuously review processes identifies and resolves service/recovery gaps through constructive feedback and implements process improvements where appropriate.

To continuously seek ways to improve BC capabilities to ensure highest level of BC readiness in event of crisis and major disruptions.

Assist in ensuring good governance and compliance with the Group, PCA, local and regulatory Corporate Governance and Risk Framework.

Development and maintenance of Risk and Business Continuity Management related tools, policy and guidelines.

Assist and support other operating divisions on business continuity and risk related matters. Ensure sufficient depth of risk analysis and develop mechanisms for the tracking of the risk and issues identified.

Provide advice in relation to risk and business continuity to support business for PAMB’s objectives to be achieved in a sustainable manner.

Work with stakeholders to continually identify opportunities to build, enhance and further optimize the existing risk and business continuity management system in supporting the overall company’s strategies.

Monitoring and Reporting

Ensure timely review and submission of applicable Business Continuity related reports to applicable Senior Management and PCA.

To manage the timely completion of BCM documents formulation and review (such as BIA, BCP, Strategies) by all the Business units.

Support business in ensuring that IT recovery strategies meets the business and regulatory requirements and are tested based on agreed timeline.

To review/assess BC capabilities of Company's key external vendors (including outsourcing vendors), to ensure minimum service disruption.

Support senior management to continuously review processes and ensure corrective and preventive actions are instituted.

Awareness and Culture

Put in place Business Continuity Program and/or specific responsibilities by embedding the culture of business continuity risk awareness and preparedness in PAMB.

Ensure business continuity related trainings/ workshops are in place to relevant stakeholders, to enhance their knowledge on operational risk or to facilitate implementation on risk initiatives.

Ensure the BCP Exercise scheduled is carried out to ensure the BC arrangements, strategies and planning assumptions work.

Job specification:

Holder of graduate degree from a reputable institution (preferably majoring in Risk Management, Accounting, Finance or other related disciplines).

Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience in Business Continuity Management, Internal Control or Audit, preferably gained from Insurance or Financial Services industry.

Have sound knowledge of BCM principles and methodologies and well versed with Regulatory Business Continuity requirement.

Good knowledge in Incident Management and Health Safety and Security matters.

Experience in operations of financial services industry (banking/Insurance) will have added advantage.

Ability to handle incidents and crisis effectively with good leadership and communication skills.

Proactive, possess strong analytical, presentation and report writing skills.

Must be meticulous with the ability to work under pressure.

Ability to work under pressure and commit to deadlines.

Must be self-motivated with the ability to work under minimum supervision.

Good command of English (spoken and written).

A team player and result oriented.

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A rewarding and fulfilling career awaits you

At Prudential, we believe in making a difference.

Through the power of listening, we strive to build brighter futures, for our customers, for our employees, for our society.

Built upon the values of mutual respect and understanding, we aim to cultivate an environment where our people can flourish in both their professional and personal lives.

As a leading provider of financial solutions in Asia, Prudential offers ample opportunities for you to succeed and expand your career horizons.

A rewarding and fulfilling career awaits you

At Prudential, we believe in making a difference.

Through the power of listening, we strive to build brighter futures, for our customers, for our employees, for our society.

Built upon the values of mutual respect and understanding, we aim to cultivate an environment where our people can flourish in both their professional and personal lives.

As a leading provider of financial solutions in Asia, Prudential offers ample opportunities for you to succeed and expand your career horizons.

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Perks and benefits Medical Loans Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Vision Festive Eve Leave (2 Days), On-Boarding Welcome Re

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